Ian Somerhalder Makes A Bloody Mess In 'Vampire Diaries'

Actor Ian Somerholder stopped by the studio to talk about his role as Damon Salvatore in the new CW series Vampire Diaries.

Based on the popular book series of the same name by L.J. Smith, The Vampire Diaries is set in the small town of Mystic Falls, Virginia at the start of the new school year. The show centers on Elena (Nina Dobrev), a 17-year-old high school student who has lost her parents in a fatal car accident. Ever the popular one, Elena struggles with grief as she tries to help herself and her younger brother Jeremy (Steven R. McQueen) move on with their lives.

Elena and her friends become fascinated with mysterious new kid Stefan (Paul Wesley) who has recently enrolled in their high school. Trying to live among humans, Stefan, a centuries-old vampire, is immediately drawn to Elena. But trouble begins when Stefan's brother Damon (Somerhalder), the embodiment of vampire violence and brutality, tracks him down.

Fans will remember Somerhalder as Boone Carlyle on J.J. Abrams' critically acclaimed ABC drama Lost. This Louisiana native began his career as a child model and has since modeled for Calvin Klein, Dolce & Gabanna, Gucci, Versace and Guess. During his teenage years, he began taking acting classes and and has appeared in Smallville, Tell Me You Love Me, Pulse, Marco Polo and The Tournament.

The Vampire Diaries series premiere is tonight, Thursday, September 10 at 8pm. For more information, visit www.cwtv.com.